Sivetz Factory Farewell Tour

These photographs were taken by Andrew Melnick of Kaladi Coffee, in April 2012. Here’s what he said of the “tour”:

“We were scheduled to travel to Portland, Oregon for the SCAA in 2012 and planned a side trip to visit Mike Sivetz at his factory in Corvallis. Between the time of making plans and travel Mike unfortunately passed away. We decided to still go to the factory and take a last tour of the plant, as it had been an seminal part of our business.”

Also pictured in the photos are:

Mark Overly, also of Kaladi Coffee, Adam Schley, then with Kaladi Coffee, and Johnny Jenkins of Laughing Goat in Boulder, Colorado.

History from 349 SW 4th Street in Corvalis: the home of Mike Sivetz’ roaster fabrication plant and coffee shop.

Back-to-back bench grinders at Sivetz’ sales counter.

It was once whispered that Mike’s joint was a bit cluttered. Those whispers may have been true…